You will demonstrate, at an introductory level, the assessments and skills associated with the care of adult and geriatric patients. You will apply the nursing process, practice documentation, and apply principles of patient teaching. Your experiential learning will provide you with the opportunity to apply your nursing knowledge and skills to patients in long-term care environments.
- Teacher: Kylie Bradley
In the first of a two-course sequence, you will explore the human body focusing on the interaction between structure and function and the regulation of physiological functions involved in maintaining homeostasis. You will learn how the levels of organization of the body and the components of cells, tissues and organs impact form and function. You will examine the following body systems: integumentary, skeletal, muscular, nervous and special senses.
- Teacher: Lauren Miller
You will describe concepts related to communication and the development of therapeutic relationships and apply interpersonal communication skills. You will examine concepts of self and develop skills in reflection and critical thinking. You will examine knowledge, skills and abilities related to fitness to practice and describe what professionalism means related to nursing practice.
- Teacher: Caitlynn Alberts
You will begin to apply critical thinking skills, explaining the physiological and psychological health changes of the ageing adult. With guidance, you will apply the nursing process and describe evidence informed practice related to the ageing adult patient. You will describe specific health variations using a systems approach and recognize health promotion strategies in gerontological care.
- Teacher: Kylie Bradley
